1.3 Experimental Design Flashcards
1
Q
What axis is the independent variable on?
A
x-axis
2
Q
What axis is the dependent variable on?
A
y-axis
3
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
a reason that explains a phenomenon
4
Q
Why do you need the control group?
A
This is the group that does not receive treatment and it will help you compare your results of 1 changed variable.
5
Q
How are error bars used?
A
They are used compare the overlap of each bar.
6
Q
If there is more overlap on the error bars, what does that mean?
A
It means that there is less variation from the mean. If there is less overlap, then that means there is more variation.
7
Q
What are the steps to writing a hypothesis?
A
Step 1: come up with a reason that explains something
Step 2: write a testable statement
8
Q
write a hypothesis about how bees are affected by fungicide
A
